What is Teamwork?

Teamwork is a cooperative effort by a group or team to achieve a goal. Teamwork involves two or more persons working together, supporting each other, applying their different skills and personalities, and sharing their insights and perspectives to achieve a goal.

Teamwork when managed properly is a better way to work because individual members are able to accomplish more than they can do alone. Below are some tips on how to work well in a team.

How to Work Well in a Team

know and understand your team’s goals

know and understand your role in the team

appreciate the roles of other team members

be friendly, cheerful and positive

follow team instructions and rules carefully

put the interest of the team above yours

complete your assigned tasks before deadlines

ask for help from team members whenever necessary

respect, tolerate, support and motivate other team members

be ready and willing to help other team members

share your suggestions, ideas and opinions with the team

listen to and consider the ideas, suggestions and opinions of other team members